End of PCP Damage / Expected Charges
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Trying to find the info online but getting nowhere. My SLK goes back in a few months and I'm trying to find an estimate for the cost of putting right some of the damage to the car.
- At least 3 wheels will need attention as they're scuffed [Diamond Cut 18"]
- Scuffing down drivers door edge where it's been opened into the brick wall at the side of my carport
- Chip on front skirt, approx size of postage stamp.
I'm sure they'll find something else, they always do, but what kind of bill should I be expecting?
- At least 3 wheels will need attention as they're scuffed [Diamond Cut 18"]
- Scuffing down drivers door edge where it's been opened into the brick wall at the side of my carport
- Chip on front skirt, approx size of postage stamp.
I'm sure they'll find something else, they always do, but what kind of bill should I be expecting?
mcflurry said:
IMHO it will probably be cheaper to get a smart repair service out before the car goes back 
Cheaper, yes. But it's also about convenience. They'd need the car for a few days to repair the wheels and I can't be without it as I use it for work. Happy to pay the costs, just need to know what they are.romeogolf said:
Cheaper, yes. But it's also about convenience. They'd need the car for a few days to repair the wheels and I can't be without it as I use it for work. Happy to pay the costs, just need to know what they are.
I had wheels done by a mobile service in my office car park.Happy to pass on a recommendation if you're in Surrey, Kent or South London.
Prob depends how much - my mum handed her C1 back to Citroen the other week and they wanted to invoice her for repair work which was legitimately (IMO) outside of fair wear and tear. Cracked mirror casing, scuff to paintwork etc.
A couple of days later we received a letter stating as a valued customer they were waiving the charges for the work.
I know it was likely with the intention of coaxing repeat custom from us however it was also a lovely surprise and mellowed my stance on leasing considerably.
A couple of days later we received a letter stating as a valued customer they were waiving the charges for the work.
I know it was likely with the intention of coaxing repeat custom from us however it was also a lovely surprise and mellowed my stance on leasing considerably.
Try and get everything but the wheels done. Smart repair won't touch diamond cut alloys and anywhere that will, will want them for a good few days. I sent mine back with damage to all four and was charged something silly like £40 a corner on the basis that they didn't differntiate between the cost of refurb for a new alloy vs a diamond.
w00tman said:
Try and get everything but the wheels done. Smart repair won't touch diamond cut alloys and anywhere that will, will want them for a good few days. I sent mine back with damage to all four and was charged something silly like £40 a corner on the basis that they didn't differntiate between the cost of refurb for a new alloy vs a diamond.
CYMR0 said:
I had wheels done by a mobile service in my office car park.
Happy to pass on a recommendation if you're in Surrey, Kent or South London.
Yup, they're diamond cut so happy to just let them go back and pay. Happy to pass on a recommendation if you're in Surrey, Kent or South London.
CYMR0 said:
Are you sure about that? My Mercedes Benz end-of-lease guide said £80 (or maybe £85) + VAT, that kind of number.
This is what I was quoted over the phone, but when I said they were diamond cut the rep on their side said "oh, uh, I don't know. I think it's the same."So I don't trust it.
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